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AFT Resolution

OPPOSING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION

WHEREAS, the American Federation of Teachers has stated, "as trade unionists, we believe that our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters unequivocally deserve the same protections and benefits as their brothers and sisters"; and

WHEREAS, the American Federation of Teachers calls for programs to increase access to quality healthcare for all Americans, while pledging to fight programs that would decrease or deny such access based on age, sex, race, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression:

 

RESOLVED, that the AFT call on its members to fight existing barriers and discriminatory practices and ensure access to healthcare services, including fighting for transgender-inclusive healthcare and insurance policies covering all medically necessary transgender transition services and procedures.

(2007)

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